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Styles Bitchley posted:The new Mk8 GTI has been revealed: Yikes. That front end and bedazzled fog lights.
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Feb 28, 2020 14:53
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Yeah idk if I'm just getting old but I'm definitely reaching that point where all my favorite brands keep making worse and worse versions of everything I like lol
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Feb 28, 2020 20:42
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same but i am almost sure it's because i am getting old because i remember old ppl complaining about poo poo i like
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Feb 28, 2020 21:12
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i think "new cars comparatively suck for driving due to the safety / mpg compromises" is a fairly objective and widely accepted take
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Feb 28, 2020 22:15
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So many new vehicles are doing this styling cue where it looks like someone cut the top 2-3" off the headlights and drew a straight line across them and it looks like poo poo to me.   These cars all have myasthenia gravis or some poo poo, I'm guessing these are the images on the Inspiration Boards in the office:   
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Feb 28, 2020 23:11
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Really other than the steering wheel I like it? 
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Feb 28, 2020 23:58
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Feb 29, 2020 03:38
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We are slowly reaching the Cylon aesthetic and I am all for them ending this lovely timeline we live in tbqh. 
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Feb 29, 2020 13:20
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That GTI looks great, you guys are insane. Are you the same AI posters who think 80s cars and wood paneling is cool now too? Obviously the wheels are terrible, VW has never made a good looking GTI wheel in any generation. Pryor on Fire fucked around with this message at 15:26 on Feb 29, 2020 |
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Feb 29, 2020 15:23
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It's just where the hood meets the lights for me. It looks unnatural.
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Feb 29, 2020 15:31
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The front end looks like a Malibu with the hood and headlights.
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Feb 29, 2020 15:56
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I was going to say Mallard, as in the locomotive
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Feb 29, 2020 17:23
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Fwiw I love the look of Lincoln sedans and their tail lights so I am okay with this.
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Feb 29, 2020 18:57
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Pryor on Fire posted:That GTI looks great, you guys are insane. Are you the same AI posters who think 80s cars and wood paneling is cool now too? The plaid is too thin, they make up for that by putting thick cheap looking red stripes on the seat. Car kind of has that Camry Sport trying-too-hard look. Kind of tired of the "black gaping maw" look. It's not terrible though. I don't know how I feel about getting rid of climate control knobs. Looking forward to more pictures in the real world, especially in other colors. As far as GTI wheels the gray Watkins Glen/Laguna wheels they put on Mk6 are awesome looking. One of the few wheels that wasn't just another boring machine finish variant.
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Feb 29, 2020 20:21
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Pryor on Fire posted:Obviously the wheels are terrible, VW has never made a good looking GTI wheel in any generation. I don't know, I think the Praetorias look pretty good.
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Mar 5, 2020 19:56
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I phrased that wrong, VW has made lots of good looking wheels, but the default GTI wheel choice has always been mystifying and terrible.
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Mar 5, 2020 21:55
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Pryor on Fire posted:I phrased that wrong, VW has made lots of good looking wheels, but the default GTI wheel choice has always been mystifying and terrible. I'm pretty happy about my Classix tbh. They're fairly boring but they've done so much worse.
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Mar 5, 2020 23:38
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A stupid question: I think it's time to replace the windshield wipers on my fiance's 2016 TTS. Do these use some kind of replaceable insert, or should I buy a particular wiper for them? I like whatever came on the car (purchased as a CPO about a year ago). Only the left side comes up on FCP Euro, no right side: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/audi-wiper-blade-front-left-tt-900-22-7b
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Apr 2, 2020 05:58
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Those are single-piece wipers. The specific wiper doesn't matter too much, just the size, which should be in your owner's manual. There are lots of substitutes - Bosch Icons are pretty well regarded and I've used them successfully in the past.
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Apr 2, 2020 13:43
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Pryor on Fire posted:That GTI looks great, you guys are insane. Are you the same AI posters who think 80s cars and wood paneling is cool now too? The BBS wheels on the mk5s look good I might just be biased since that's the ones that are on mine.
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Apr 2, 2020 17:49
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Dear God, I've never looked at the fog lights up close before. Why did they interrupt the honeycomb pattern like that? Aargh!
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Apr 2, 2020 21:18
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Dielectric posted:Dear God, I've never looked at the fog lights up close before. Why did they interrupt the honeycomb pattern like that? Aargh! To distract you from how horrible the full-width lower grille looks. By showing you something even more horrible.
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Apr 2, 2020 21:46
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MetaJew posted:A stupid question: I think it's time to replace the windshield wipers on my fiance's 2016 TTS. Do these use some kind of replaceable insert, or should I buy a particular wiper for them? I like whatever came on the car (purchased as a CPO about a year ago). get PIAA silicone wipers if you can, they own
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Apr 3, 2020 00:39
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BraveUlysses posted:get PIAA silicone wipers if you can, they own Any opinions on the beam style "Si-Tech" vs the "Aero Vogue"?
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Apr 3, 2020 01:24
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ime i didnt like the beam blades very much when i got bosch icons. i think they dont do to well on icy surfaces either
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Apr 3, 2020 05:36
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BraveUlysses posted:ime i didnt like the beam blades very much when i got bosch icons. i think they dont do to well on icy surfaces either they're not very good at ice and snow but traditional non-winter blades are worse
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Apr 3, 2020 15:28
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walnut shell blasting on the 2.0 turbos, any issues? what's a fair price?
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Apr 3, 2020 19:53
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I paid $250 at the dealer to get mine done, buuuuuut they already had it apart to replace the injectors so I’m sure the “get to it” labor was rolled into the other parts of the job.
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Apr 4, 2020 00:49
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Styles Bitchley posted:walnut shell blasting on the 2.0 turbos, any issues? what's a fair price? After removing the intake (& all that THAT entailed) to tackle the job myself, the $500 quoted by the euro shop down the road sounded more and more like a bargain.
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Apr 4, 2020 07:45
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Rare opportunity came up yesterday to photograph (poorly) both of my cars at once.  
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Apr 9, 2020 16:51
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you have good taste in colors greeb
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Apr 9, 2020 17:00
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Tyty out of like all the cars I've owned fully a third of them have been black and I got sick of it. Colors only from now on!!
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Apr 9, 2020 19:59
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Ugh, between not being able to go much of anywhere and pollen season my lovely white Mk7 is a horrifying shade of yellow and dirt. 
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Apr 9, 2020 20:01
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Deviant posted:Ugh, between not being able to go much of anywhere and pollen season my lovely white Mk7 is a horrifying shade of yellow and dirt. On this note, I’ve washed my brand new s4 in a touch less car wash four times since I got it ( I’m one of the assholes on the road right now but I can’t help it) and I think I’m already seeing some paint swirls. I’m Thinking since I have nothing but time I might buy a detailing kit and and get it looking nice then do a spray ceramic coating. Has anyone here dealt with the at home spray coating kits and have an opinion on whether it’s worth it? I’m also wondering how much upkeep the nappa leather seats need - is a wipe down with a standard leather conditioner every now and then even necessary? I’m being outrageously OCD about keeping this car nice.
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Apr 9, 2020 20:12
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Yeah, i knew when i bought white before pollen season in florida i'd have to live with some dirt, but i figured i'd be able to get to the wash spot every two weeks. Maybe I'll do it by hand, beats sitting indoors.
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Apr 9, 2020 20:26
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rally posted:On this note, I’ve washed my brand new s4 in a touch less car wash four times since I got it ( I’m one of the assholes on the road right now but I can’t help it) and I think I’m already seeing some paint swirls. I’m Thinking since I have nothing but time I might buy a detailing kit and and get it looking nice then do a spray ceramic coating. Has anyone here dealt with the at home spray coating kits and have an opinion on whether it’s worth it? I’m also wondering how much upkeep the nappa leather seats need - is a wipe down with a standard leather conditioner every now and then even necessary? I’m being outrageously OCD about keeping this car nice. A touchless wash shouldn't be leaving any swirl marks.
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Apr 9, 2020 20:28
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Sold my GTI and joined the Audi club.
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Apr 9, 2020 20:48
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Murgos posted:Sold my GTI and joined the Audi club. Nice. One thing that has stopped me from ever considering the used luxury vehicles (BMW, Audi, Mercedes) market was the impression that maintenance would be very expensive on them. Since my "mechanic" skills are non-existent I'd have to pay for one and for parts, so that was always a show-stopper. I could be wrong though, as with anything car-related. But they're nice, very nice. I test-drove a Mercedes once and weee ... the engine is powerful. On the highway, when I stepped a bit on the acceleration it just flew. Unlike my old mazda, that just thinks for a few seconds before actually revving and moving faster.
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Apr 9, 2020 21:09
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Volguus posted:Unlike my old mazda, that just thinks for a few seconds before actually revving and moving faster. This is why I was so happy to get the Golf R after my Mazda 3. Vroom vroom vs putt putt
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Apr 9, 2020 21:12
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Volguus posted:Nice. One thing that has stopped me from ever considering the used luxury vehicles (BMW, Audi, Mercedes) market was the impression that maintenance would be very expensive on them. Since my "mechanic" skills are non-existent I'd have to pay for one and for parts, so that was always a show-stopper. JD Power Dependability lumps S4 and A4 in the same bucket: https://www.jdpower.com/Cars/Ratings/Dependability/2019/Compact-Premium-Car They are largely the same car. And really the A4 and A5 are largely the same so the fact that the A5 is 89 for dependability and the A4 is 85 is mostly just noise. What compact cars are lower than an 85? Hyundai Elantra is an 84, Mazda 3 is 79. Even the vaunted Corolla is only 91... This is for the last three years of ownership for the 2016 model year. 30 years ago, German luxury cars earned their garage queen reputation but over the last 10 years they have moved up into the top tier in reliability.
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